Pediatrics

Catalog description

Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process and clinical judgement model. Additional Course Information Differentiated Essential Competencies (DEC): DECs are defined as competencies determined by the Texas Board of Nursing for each level of nursing education that should typically be achieved by exit from the program. The competencies document the background knowledge which can be used upon exit from the program to progress from beginner to expert. The DEC framework consists of knowledge and clinical judgment and behaviors in the following four nursing roles: Member of the Profession; Provider of Patient Centered Care; Patient-Safety Advocate; Member of the Health Care Team. The Course Competencies can be found in the Vocational Nursing Student Handbook.